LEGO® Gorast

Description

A bold colour mix

Gorast stands out for its colours: black forms the base, joined by lime, light bluish gray and red. The lime green provides a sharp contrast, while the red picks out weapons and joints. At 51 pieces the figure is small, but the palette gives it a strong presence on a shelf. If you collect Bionicle, this is a figure that looks clearly different from the more restrained gray and white variants found in other sets. Collectors who mostly own muted tones will find it a lively contrast.

Building with joints

The build does not take long, yet it brings the typical Bionicle engineering with it: ball joints, push-fit connections and armour parts that you put together into a poseable figure. You start with the torso and limbs, add the armour and then try out poses. That makes the set a good entry point for younger builders and a quick addition for collectors who want to complete a year of releases. Because the parts are small and the steps are few, the build works even without experience.

Twenty-two different parts

Of the 51 pieces, 22 are different. In other words, roughly forty per cent of the box is made of unique elements, including special joints and armour parts. The parts list on this page shows the colour and quantity of each piece, and you can compare it with your own collection. That is handy when buying a second-hand set and when hunting for individual replacements for a loose figure. Knowing the list also shows quickly whether a loose figure still lacks blades or joints.

Display it or rebuild it

You can stand Gorast on a shelf or use the parts for your own Bionicle creations. The lime and red elements in particular work well as colour accents in other figures. The “What can I build?” tool on this page shows which models are possible with the parts from this set and your own collection. That keeps the small figure interesting even when the first build is a while behind you. Swapping a few armour pieces with other figures of the line gives attractive new variants.

FAQ

How many pieces does Gorast have?

The set has 51 pieces, 22 of them different. No minifigures are included.

Which colours are in it?

Mainly black, lime, light bluish gray and red.

When was it released?

Gorast (8695) came out in 2008 in the Bionicle line from LEGO®.